Megan Grey
Visiting Assistant Professor of Voice
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mgrey@memphis.edu
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Megan Esther Grey is quickly gaining attention for her 鈥渂rilliant interpretation(s) and singing鈥� (MD
Theatre Guide).
Grey has regularly performed with The Metropolitan Opera where she made her debut in 2019
as Kate Pinkerton in Anthony Minghella鈥檚 production of
Madama Butterfly.
During the 2025-2026 season
Grey returns for her 7th consecutive season with the Metropolitan Opera, making her role
debut as Third Lady in the Holiday Production of
The Magic Flute. She also makes her role and house debut with Amarillo Opera, Opera 蜜桃导航, and
later joins the Oklahoma City Philharmonic as the alto soloist in Mahler鈥檚 2nd Symphony.
During the 2024-2025 Season
Grey appeared as a Voice of the Unborn in Strauss鈥檚
Die Frau ohne Schatten at the Metropolitan Opera under the direction of Yannick N茅zet-S茅guin. She returned
to cover the role of The Page in the groundbreaking new production of
Salome. Following these successes she made her Carnegie Hall Debut as the alto soloist in
Schubert鈥檚
Mass in C and Vivaldi鈥檚
Magnificat. Previously in the season
Grey sang the title role of John Beeson鈥檚
Lizzie Borden with Painted Sky Opera.
Previous seasons included debuts as alto soloist with The Phoenix Symphony in Mahler鈥檚
2nd Symphony and the New York City Ballet in performances of Brahms鈥檚
Liebeslieder Walzer and
Neue Liebeslieder Walzer. Appearances around the country have included work with Opera San Jos茅, Washington
Concert Opera, and as vocal soloist for Schoenberg鈥檚 infamous
Pierrot Lunaire with the NOVA ensemble. Distinguished in competitions,
Grey was a Grand Finalist in the 2018 Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. Other
accolades include awards from the Opera Index Competition, Schubert Club, and Presser
Foundation among others.
In addition to an active performing career, Dr.
Grey is a dedicated academic. Previous engagements include work at Tarleton State University,
the University of North Texas, and the University of Northern Iowa. A dedicated clinician,
Dr.
Grey is in high demand, giving masterclasses and working with students from institutions
such as Texas Christian University, Oklahoma Central University, University of North
Texas, and the University of Northern Iowa among others.
Dr.
Grey completed her DMA at the University of North Texas. She received her BM and MM from
the University of Northern Iowa. Additional training includes tenures served with
the Metropolitan Opera鈥檚 Lindemann Young Artist Development Program, Wolf Trap Opera
Company, Santa Fe Opera Apprentice Program, Merola Opera Program, and Chautauqua Opera
Company.
Grey鈥檚 experience in these Young Artist Programs has given her unique insight into the
paths of traditional development for classical singers in the US.
Grey鈥檚 experience in Young Artist Programs and subsequent professional work were the inspiration
and basis for her DMA dissertation 鈥淒efining 鈥楽uccess鈥�: Professional Careers of Participants
in Vocal Young Artist Programs.鈥�
Dr.
Grey currently serves on faculty for the University of 蜜桃导航鈥檚 Rudi E. Scheidt School
of Music as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Voice.
